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4 Santee Cooper Transmission Operator Jobs Hiring Near You

Follow Santee Cooper transmission inspection guidelines to assess transmission line, fiber optic cable, right-of-way and substation integrity and determine maintenance requirements. * Follow Santee ...

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TS TECHNICIAN

Moncks Corner, SC · On-site

$33.50 - $41.65/hr

Support the stable operation of the Santee Cooper Infrastructure within the company's two ... Applies developed analytical skills/experience and uses standard operating procedures or guidelines ...

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WATER SYSTEM OPERATOR

Moncks Corner, SC · On-site

$33.35 - $41.65/hr

Is required to earn and maintain a valid South Carolina Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator license due to regulatory requirements. Essential Job Tasks: * Treats and distributes safe, reliable ...

POWER SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Moncks Corner, SC · On-site

$41.05 - $51.25/hr

Assists engineers to ensure that all transmission lines, substations, and generating station equipment is properly protected from abnormal system conditions through the proper installation, checkout ...

SANTEE COOPER Jobs Information

Do workers at Santee Cooper get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
89% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and July 2026.

Does Santee Cooper pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
100% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and July 2026.

At Santee Cooper, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
67% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Santee Cooper affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Santee Cooper?

Most people get paid time off work.
86% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers at Santee Cooper worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and June 2026.

Do Santee Cooper workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
71% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Santee Cooper?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
89% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and July 2026.

Do Santee Cooper managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
88% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and June 2026.

Do jobs at Santee Cooper spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
0% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Santee Cooper?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and July 2026.

Is working at Santee Cooper good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
100% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and December 2025.

Do people at Santee Cooper feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
100% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Santee Cooper get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
78% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Santee Cooper?

Some people feel stressed out here.
67% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Santee Cooper enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
67% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Santee Cooper recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Santee Cooper?

Most people got enough training when they started.
78% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Santee Cooper?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 67% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and July 2026.

Do people think Santee Cooper’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
70% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Santee Cooper is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
43% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2026.
Infographic showing various Transmission Operator job openings at Santee Cooper in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

LINE TECHNICIAN-TRANSMISSION

SANTEE COOPER

Moncks Corner, SC • On-site

$30.05 - $37.55/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

New


Santee Cooper rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Position Description:
Responsible for assisting in the inspection, maintenance, construction and testing of transmission and fiber optic lines and substations on electrical systems up to 230,000 volts.
Essential Job Tasks:
  • Use appropriate licenses, training certifications and basic skills to safely perform overhead and underground transmission line inspection (walk, climb, and helicopter) under direct supervision. Follow Santee Cooper transmission inspection guidelines to assess transmission line, fiber optic cable, right-of-way and substation integrity and determine maintenance requirements.
  • Follow Santee Cooper transmission operations guidelines to safely perform maintenance activities on overhead and underground de-energized transmission lines and substations under direct supervision. Possess appropriate skills, licenses and training certifications to climb wood and non-wood structures and operate specialized equip (see complete list below) to reach work heights in excess of 100 ft. during maintenance activities.
  • Follow Santee Cooper construction specifications to safely construct overhead and underground transmission lines and substations under direct supervision. Possess appropriate skills, licenses and training certifications to climb wood and non-wood structures and operate specialized equipment (see complete list below) to reach work heights in excess of 100 ft. during construction activities.
  • Provides stand-by, emergency response while OFF DUTY for the restoration of the transmission lines and substations during power outages under direct supervision.
  • Develop, demonstrate, and apply knowledge of the safety manual in all work performed. Actively participate in all safety meetings. Follow safe work methods and procedures to ensure safe job operations. Conduct job site safety briefings.
  • Attend and participate in all Santee Cooper apprenticeship and mandatory training requirements each year as determined by the task manual, management and OSHA.
  • Use communication skills to exchange information. Perform essential duties to support unit operations to include general housekeeping, maintenance of fleet and warehouse stock, upkeep and maintenance of fleets, general care of tools and other duties as assigned.

*Will consider Line Technician B or C
Reporting Requirements:
Report to their designated crew quarters within 30 minutes when on call.
Position Requirements:
Line Technician B
  • High School Diploma/GED +2 years experience required.
  • Knowledge of electricity preferred.
  • Must maintain pole top rescue re-certification annually, therefore, maximum body weight cannot exceed the equipment rating minus the weight of associated work tools and equipment.
  • Pole climbing proficiency required within six months after employment.
  • Must have CDL-Class A license with fifth wheel endorsement within six months after employment.

Compensation Information:
$30.05 -$37.55 (min.-mid.)
Line Technician C
  • High School Diploma/GED required.
  • Knowledge of electricity preferred.
  • Must maintain pole top rescue re-certification annually, therefore, maximum body weight cannot exceed the equipment rating minus the weight of associated work tools and equipment.
  • Pole climbing proficiency required within six months after employment.
  • Must have CDL-Class A license with fifth wheel endorsement within six months after employment.

Compensation Information:
$24.35 -$30.40 (min.-mid.)

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